All I Want For Christmas
The Andrews Sisters & Danny Kaye Lyrics
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And stares at me
These two teeth are
Gone as you can see
I don't know just who
To blame for this catastrophe
But my one wish on Christmas Eve
Is as plain as it can be
All I want for Christmas
Is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
See my two front teeth
Gee, if I could only
Have my two front teeth
Then I could with you
"Merry Christmas."
It seems so long since I could say
"Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!"
Gosh oh gee, how happy I'd be
If I could only whistle (thh)
All I want for Christmas
Is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
See my two front teeth
Gee, if I could only
Have my two front teeth
Then I could wish you
"Merry Christmas!"
The Andrews Sisters and Danny Kay's cheerful and light-hearted song "All I Want for Christmas" is a fun and catchy tune that revolves around a young child who has lost their two front teeth. The opening lines, "Everybody stops and stares at me, these two teeth are gone as you can see," showcases how the child has now become the center of attention because of their missing teeth. The lyrics then express the child's desire to have their two front teeth back, which they explain has been their one wish on Christmas Eve. They know it's a simple and plain request, but it's important to them.
As the lyrics progress, the child realizes that they are unable to say certain words or phrases, like "Sister Susie sitting on a thistle," due to their teeth's absence. This takes them to their next fervent wish: to be able to whistle once again. They feel that if they can whistle, it will bring them immense happiness. The child wants nothing more for Christmas than their teeth so they can wish everyone a Merry Christmas in a traditional and jolly way.
Line by Line Meaning
Every body stops
When people see my missing front teeth, they stop and stare.
And stares at me
People look at me in surprise because of my two missing front teeth.
These two teeth are
I am missing two front teeth.
Gone as you can see
These front teeth are not in my mouth as anyone can easily observe.
I don't know just who
I really don't have an explanation for why these teeth are missing.
To blame for this catastrophe
I am calling the loss of my front teeth a catastrophe.
But my one wish on Christmas Eve
My only desire for Christmas is revealed on Christmas Eve.
Is as plain as it can be
I am being perfectly clear with my Christmas wish.
All I want for Christmas
I have an uncomplicated Christmas wish.
Is my two front teeth
I want my two front teeth back for Christmas!
My two front teeth
I'm not asking for anything else for Christmas, only my two front teeth.
See my two front teeth
This lyric might describe a smile with the two front teeth on full display.
Gee, if I could only
I would be so overjoyed if I could only get my two front teeth back!
Have my two front teeth
All I really want for Christmas is my front teeth back.
Then I could with you
If I had my front teeth, it would be easier to communicate with you.
"Merry Christmas."
This is the sentiment that I would like to express to you come Christmas.
It seems so long since I could say
I haven't been able to say this phrase for so long.
"Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!"
This is a phrase that I haven't been able to say since I lost my two front teeth!
Gosh oh gee, how happy I'd be
This is how happy I would be if I got my front teeth back!
If I could only whistle (thh)
If I had my front teeth, I could finally whistle!
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Donald Yetter Gardner
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Sammantha Edwards
This has always been my favorite version of the song! Love it <3
judypriv
I never knew they originated this. How wonderful.
RedEbSeb13
This is my Favorite version!!!! <3
nikki werthmann
I love this song
WellActually
love this {;
tychaton08
MERCI!
Toetyly
my favorite :D
Chiara Mischke
ok my xmas was not very funny until know but that made me laugh^^
Eden Vance
🙂
y.o.l.o
For Beth Llyod